The Three Key Steps to Successful Cloud Onboarding
January 8, 2015
Grazed from MSPMentor. Author: Gina Murphy.
Enterprise organizations are looking to partner with MSPs as they move to the cloud. The key for success is to develop an engagement plan using a high touch process to ensure a smooth onboarding experience during all three phases of the on-boarding process: The Assessment, Transition Plan and Cutover, and Ongoing Performance Analysis.
Like most new technologies, cloud computing can require significant changes in business processes, application architectures, technology infrastructure, and operating models that must be properly understood before embarking on any new initiative. Having a well thought out strategy can mean the difference between success and failure…
Step 1: Assessment – Business and Technology
The first step to understanding these challenges is the Assessment. The purpose of the Business and Technology Assessment is to scope out the project taking into consideration the complexities and nuances of the client’s business environment as well as its current technical situation. At this stage a multi-disciplined team including sales, solutions architects, operations, finance, and executive management is assembled to conduct the analysis…
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